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Announcer: King County Council.

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As the legislative branch

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of county government,

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the nine members of the

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Metropolitan King County Council

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set the policies,

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enact the laws,

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and adopt the budgets that guide

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the largest jurisdiction

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in Washington state.

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The council's mission

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is to protect public health

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and safety,

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enhance quality of life,

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and ensure public trust.

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Council positions

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are nonpartisan,

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and council members are elected

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to four-year terms.

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This year, five of the nine

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council positions will appear

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on the general election ballot.

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I'm Reagan Dunn,
and it's been an honor

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to serve you as your voice
on the King County Council.

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I'm troubled by the dramatic
increase in crime

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and homelessness
in this county,

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and I believe
we can do better.

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The murder rate is up
by a staggering 86 percent

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over the last
two years,

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and our crime rate is
the highest it's been

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in 30 years.

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I am one of the few voices
on the council

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fighting to give
law enforcement

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the tools they need
to do their jobs.

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I believe that
we can fully fund

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our criminal justice
system.

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And at the same time,

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we can strive for increased
accountability

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within that system.

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I'm the only member of
the King County Council

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with real crime-fighting
experience,

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having spent many years working
for the Department of Justice.

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I was appointed by the President
of the United States,

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and I served
as a federal prosecutor

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with top secret clearance.

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In Seattle,
I worked in the Terrorism

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and Violent Crime Unit

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of the U.S. Attorney's
Office.

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I also led the Justice
Department's national initiative

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to fight gun violence.

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As you may know,

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voters recently placed oversight
of the County Sheriff's Office

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in the hands of
the King County Council.

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Our county needs at least
one council member

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who understands the need to
keep our neighborhoods safe.

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I'm proud to have earned
the endorsement

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of all eight nonpartisan mayors
in this district,

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plus, firefighters
and police.

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And I have also been honored
as Washington State's

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outstanding local
elected official of the year.

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County government faces
significant challenges,

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and I will work
in a bipartisan manner

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to fight crime,
reduce homelessness,

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protect the environment,
recover from the pandemic,

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keep your taxes low,
and continue to help

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those who suffer from drug
and alcohol addiction.

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I'm Reagan Dunn.

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I work for you,
and I appreciate your vote.

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Hi, neighbors.
My name is Kim-Khanh Van.

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I'm running
to represent you,

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our region's working families,
veterans, seniors,

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and those who don't have
a seat at the table

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on the King County Council.

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As a refugee from Vietnam,

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my family came here
seeking a better future.

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Working multiple jobs

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and the first of my family
to graduate college,

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I value hard work,
the importance of opportunity,

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and the strength
of community.

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Our district
deserves leadership

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committed to
the same principles.

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Unfortunately,
the 16-year incumbent

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was the sole vote against
critical funding for housing,

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stepped down from
the regional authority

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addressing homelessness,

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and failed to provide
leadership necessary

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to prevent
a dangerous asphalt plant

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sited along
the Cedar River.

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Our district deserves
representation

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in touch with
local priorities

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and willing to
embrace opportunities

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for regional progress.

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I'm the only candidate
for this position

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with a proven track record
as an elected official

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and small business owner.

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I've expanded access
to apprenticeships

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and career pathways

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on the Renton Technical College
Foundation Board,

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advocated for seniors
and veterans

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through Sound City Seniors Aging
and Disability Council.

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With your vote, I'll build
on my record of leadership

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on the Renton City Council
to coordinate regional action

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on homelessness
and affordable housing,

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make overdue transit
and transportation improvements,

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ensure
fiscal responsibility,

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stand up for struggling
local businesses,

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and step-up safeguards
protecting our climate

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and quality of life.

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As we rebuild trust
in our sheriff's office,

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I will demand needed
public safety improvements,

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support for victims,
and hire officers

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who reflect our communities,
as I have in Renton.

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Together,
we can recover,

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grow, and move
our region forward.

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I'm grateful
for the endorsements

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of regional organizations

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and leaders like
Washington Conservation Voters,

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SEIU 1199 Northwest
Healthcare Workers,

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Executive Constantine,
and Treasurer Pellicciotti,

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and many more.

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So, I ask for your vote.
Thank you.